Niall John Quinn (Irish name: Niall Seán Ó Cuinn) (Honorary) MBE (born 6 October 1966 in Dublin, Ireland) is a former Irish international footballer, and the ex-chairman of Sunderland AFC. He still works at the club as an overseas manager. He is also heavily involved in the management side of horse racing. In 2003 Niall received the prestigious Beacon Fellowship Prize for his contribution to medical and children's charities.